Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free Options

  I love colorful food like this Zesty Italian Pasta Salad.  This is one of our favorite recipes. Every bite is full of different textures and flavors…it keeps the meal interesting and delicious.   Pasta salad is perfect for any picnic or barbecue. Of course, it can also be a meal on its own with…

Healthy Veggie Burgers ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan
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Healthy Veggie Burgers ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan

  Healthy Veggie Burgers are so easy you will be glad you stuck this recipe on your fridge for busy nights.  These homemade plant-based burgers are loaded with healthy ingredients and lots of awesome flavors too.   What a great discovery Healthy Veggie Burgers turned out to be! My whole family liked these veggie burgers,…

Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Bread ~ Gluten-free option
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Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Bread ~ Gluten-free option

I love, love, love this Lots-A-Oats Healthy Banana Bread recipe, and so does my husband. In fact, he doesn’t even know it’s healthy! I’ve made this healthy banana bread three times, and it’s just as excellent made into muffins. It’s pretty darn impressive the small amount of fat in this recipe; you just would never…

Easy Italian Dinner Rolls ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan Options
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Easy Italian Dinner Rolls ~ Gluten-Free & Vegan Options

Easy Italian dinner rolls are fantastic and they don’t require time to rise so you can whip them up and have them on the table in 30 minutes or less. Just when I think I know everything about someone, like my husband who doesn’t cook much, he surprises me and creates an amazing Italian-flavored dinner…

Chewy Oatmeal, Chip & Coconut Cookies  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options  
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Chewy Oatmeal, Chip & Coconut Cookies  ~ Gluten & Dairy-Free options  

Chewy Oatmeal, Chip & Coconut Cookies are a crowd favorite for all the right reasons. It’s your basic chewy oat cookie that’s simple to make and perfect for dunking.  I don’t know about you, but I love a chewy cookie. These oatmeal, chocolate chip, and coconut cookies are loaded with all the good stuff! But…

GF Better Energy Squares
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GF Better Energy Squares

All my “taste testers” gave me thumbs up on these GF better energy squares. These energy squares are sweet enough to call dessert but healthy enough for everyone to enjoy. The options are limitless with this recipe, nothing is set in stone. In fact…these energy squares could be a great way to use up a…

Mom’s Russian Tea  Cookies ~ Gluten-free options
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Mom’s Russian Tea  Cookies ~ Gluten-free options

I don’t remember a Christmas without these Russian Tea Cookies to share and enjoy among family members and friends. In fact, we could hardly make them fast enough! They would just keep disappearing right off the counter!! The hint of vanilla and the sweetness from the powdered sugar nearly melt in your mouth, yet you…

Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms  ~  Healthy & Hearty
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Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms  ~ Healthy & Hearty

  Homestyle Chili With Mushrooms is a staple at our house. I should say chili in general is a staple at our house; we aren’t too picky when it comes to chili. That would explain why I have so many different recipes and versions of chili. It’s fun to try new foods and recipes to…

Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea
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Red Inca Quinoa, Bean Pilaf & Tacos ~ Meatless Monday Idea

Make a delicious plant-based taco for Meatless Mondays…or any day, with Red Inca Quinoa & Bean Pilaf. Add some guacamole, pico de gallo and cooked cubed sweet potatoes. Spoon it all inside a warm corn tortilla. Oh yes, …it’s good and it’s good for you! Red Inca Quinoa is a tasty super grain. If you’ve…